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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,325.34, 389,609.64 and 155,009.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,325.34, 389,609.64 and 155,009.14 is: 213,912.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,325.34 : 389,609.64 = 155,009.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,325.34/389,609.64 = 155,009.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,325.34x = 389,609.64 × 155,009.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,325.34x = 60,393,054,258.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,393,054,258.09/282,325.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,912.98

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